Free-wheeling fun, ahead of the curve. Our gauchos are as comfy as your favorite shorts, but suitable for the office or spending a day on the town. A fashion classic, updated in delicious colors and ready to knock 'em dead.

100% cotton

Handmade in and fairly traded from Uganda

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Garment Measurements:

Sizing in inches / cm

Waist (around)

Inseam

S

25.5 / 64.7

16.5 / 41.9

M

28 / 71.1

17 / 43.2

L

30.5 / 77.4

17.5 / 44.4

XL

33.5 / 85.1

18 / 45.7

Created to help women worldwide gain economic security for themselves and their families by earning fair wages for their handiwork, Global Girlfriend sources women-made, fair-trade imported, eco-friendly products. By supporting long-term partnerships with the artisans, it fosters equal employment opportunities, healthy and safe working conditions, technical assistance, and development strategies to help reduce poverty, one community at a time. Become a "Global Girlfriend" and help build a brighter future for girlfriends around the globe!

Recent reviews:

July 21, 2014 -
I have a question, not a comment. When will these be replenished in the larger sizes? I'm really interested in the XL, can't fit the M, so to have quantities in the S & M is a bit of a tease. Please bring back more sizes soon!!

May 7, 2014 -
Comfy. Not a very stretchy cotton -- If you're in between sizes, order the larger one.

November 11, 2013 -
I bought the brown first to check the size. I usually wear a large, so I ordered 1 size up (XL). Wore them, washed them, hung them up to dry. No shrinkage. Loved the fit. Ordered the blue. Soft and comfortable, but too thin for cold weather. I am very happy with my purchase. The blue color is beautiful and looks good with a shirt I already have.

November 1, 2013 -
Since these gauchos are 100% cotton and I wasn't sure about the size, I was a bit worried about their possibly shrinking.
But my fears were unfounded--no shrink and SO comfortable! I fell in love with the brown pair--which I'd bought at regular price--and decided to order the blue pair too if the came on sale--which they did 2 weeks later!! I love the way they look and the way they feel--definitely a more useful part of my wardrobe!

August 22, 2013 -
I'm a small 3/4 and the small was too big. I tried washing and drying hot,but it didn't shrink, 😥

Artisan: One Mango Tree

"No matter how difficult things get, the mango stays green...And in times of drought, we can eat its fruit to survive."

Northern Uganda is a region devastated by more than twenty years of armed conflict. Despite the fact that most of the conflict has subsided and many people are returning to their villages and otherwise peaceful lives, the ongoing violence destroyed many of the opportunities for earning a livelihood, especially for women. One Mango Tree was founded by and remains under the direction of a young American woman named Halle Butvin, who fell in love with Uganda's culture while on a student trip organized by the Global Youth Partnership for Africa. She recognized the talents of the many tailors of Gulu's central market, and thus One Mango Tree was formed as a partner to sell their products in a global marketplace.

Many of the women employed not only care for their own families, but also for children orphaned during the war. In addition to providing a vocation to these women, One Mango Tree provides school fees stipends to help alleviate the cost burden of sending so many orphaned children to school, as well as bicycles to ease the commute to work in the market.

One Mango Tree works with Ugandan and American designers to create their products, mixing the bright African wax printed fabrics purchased in local markets with functional design. Using foot-treadle sewing machines, the women make both traditional and modern style clothing.

Auma Lucy

Auma Lucy is One Mango Tree's head tailor and trainer, providing support and a vocation for the women she employs. Lucy is a single mother herself, caring for eleven orphans in addition to her own two children. Known throughout the community for her kindness and tailoring talents, Lucy became a magnet for young people, in the hopes that she could impart some of her knowledge and skills so they too could make a living. Having struggled herself as a young single mother, Lucy would accept as many women as would fit in her market stall. With the help of One Mango Tree, Lucy's tailors are now paid fair wages, helping them to improve their lives.